Comments Thread For: Sergey Kovalev Knocks Cedric Agnew Out in Seven

[MayMosPeaHop]

AD wins by KO. Can we stop overrating a fighters power? Kovalev is not some boogey man. What happened to Matthysse? The same bull***** was said, overrating his power. Kovalev is a good fighter, but c'mon.

[hitking]

Kovalev was clearly flustered by the low blows, headbutts, and roughhouse tactics. If Agnew was able to fluster him, what would Ward or Hopkins do???

[lillu89]

I never want to see Agnew again. I thought Joshua Clottey turned southpaw and put on 20 pounds.

Come on man Agnew news your support he has 15 brothers and sister combined. He needs your help.

[BoxingFan82]

Good win against a good fighter that came to win. I'm sure the Kovalev fanboys are creamin' in their panties about how awesome he looked. But he definitely showed some holes in his game that could be exploited by better fighters at or around his division. Good fighter. Strong as hell and hits like a mule.

This, but I'd change your first sentence to "Decent win against an underestimated fighter who came to win." Agnew deserves credit for his effort, but he didn't turn his defense into offense, something that better, more experienced fighters will certainly do. It's also worth noting that Agnew's defense was quite basic - too basic. While it gave Kovalev problems early in the fight, which was surprising to me, I can guarantee you that better fighters are not simply going to languish along the ropes with their hands held high. They're going to use lateral movement, pay more attention to distance (something Agnew never tried to control), and smother Kovalev when necessary.

Frankly, I'm a little surprised it took Kovalev half a fight to target the body on a fighter who was holding his hands so high. He's definitely strong and hits like a mule, but the level of opposition is making it very easy to overlook his shortcomings. Unfortunately that doesn't look like it's going to change any time soon given the network situation.

[LouIE G]

Another demolition job. Forget the straps, Kovalev is the best at 175.

Thats a premature statement,he needs to prove himself against better opposition,gabriel campillo,cornelius white,and cleverly,thos kind of opponents cant grant you that lineage when theres fighters like hopkins,still around....i wouldnt mind seeing him in the ring with dswson,pascal,or even tavoris cloud,cause iam not impressed with him beating over matched opponents..

[BattleAxePurist]

You can land on Kovalev who's defense consists of taking it or going straight backwards.

But here's where the trouble lays he's going to hit you back so you open up you better end it or you're the one getting ended.

[lillu89]

Come on man Agnew news your support he has 15 brothers and sister combined. He needs your help.

Needs*.................

[JJRod]

If that is not the case then he must have came to die....dude stood there eating shots from a big puncher without throwing, so please explain his plans and the advantage of eating those punches?

Again you're trying to read something that just isn't there.
It's not as if Agnew stood there hands down taking hits. He had his guard high up trying his best to block shots, but Kovalev's punches were heavy and managed to get through.. He was trying his best to counter, but Kovalev wasn't allowing him to.

If you seriously think Agnew willingly took a beating you're mistaking. And if you think he went in there to lose and collect his money again I ask, why would he get up after suffering such a hard knock down in the 2nd round?
Why wouldn't he just stay down?

Stop your non sense. And give Kovalev his credit here.

[Hougigo]

Is Joshua Clottey his idol?

[King_]

In b4 celebrating beating up a guy with a padded record

inafter we act like this wasn't supposed to be a tuneup for Stevenson